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David A. McVea, MD, PhD
The 2021 heat dome was one of the deadliest weather events in Canadian history,[1] and during that period schizophrenia was associated with a higher risk of death than any other chronic disease.[2] There were 134 deaths... Read More
Poisonings have a significant impact on the health of people in BC. In 2022, there were more than 2000 poisoning deaths due to the toxic illicit drug supply alone.[1] All age groups are at risk of poisoning, but the... Read More
An outbreak of severe pulmonary illness associated with vaping (the act of inhaling an aerosol produced by an electronic cigarette or related product) was first reported in the United States in August 2019, and a... Read More
Trampoline parks, which are recreational facilities not affiliated with formal gymnastics training programs, have increased in popularity dramatically in recent years. When the first park opened in Canada in 2011, it... Read More
Exposure to lead in Canada has fallen dramatically with its removal from paint, gasoline, plumbing, and other consumer and industrial products. Nevertheless, lead toxicity still occurs. A 64-year-old male was... Read More
Climate change in BC is predicted to bring warmer, rainier winters; drier summers; and more extreme weather events.[1] As a result, interactions between people, the environment, and pathogens will change. Here we review... Read More
How people travel daily from one place to another has significant consequences on their health and the health of their community. Most people travel by themselves in cars and trucks, and these vehicles are major... Read More